† inservev.
Obsolete. rare.
intransitive. To be of service or use to; to conduce to.
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the world > action or operation > easiness > aid, help, or assistance > support > support or encouragement > support or encourage [verb (transitive)]
shoveOE
to hold with (arch. of, on, for)1154
favour1362
abetc1380
sustainc1390
supportc1405
courage1470
comfort1481
friend1550
through-bear1554
countenance1568
foster1569
favourize1585
seconda1586
sidea1601
rally1624
feed1626
countenance1654
encourage1668
inserve1683
to go strong on1822
partake1861
sponsor1884
to hold a brief for1888
root1889
rah-rah1940
affirm1970
babysit1973
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1683 T. Hunt Def. Charter London 25 The Duke of Guise..had inserved to some most detestable Villany, to please the rage or lust of a Tyrant.
1706 in Phillips's New World of Words (new ed.)
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